Final Piece

For my recent project i have been working with the idea of intrusion and surveillance. My initial idea was to make something that observes its audience and i have stuck with this, but developed it slightly. The piece will basically be a metal frame with seemingly random lines. The best way to describe it would be to compare it to a De Stijl piece where the black lines resemble the metal. To begin with i had no reason for choosing to have the structure like this but afterwards, i think aesthetically, it looks far better than it would than if it was in an orderly grid.

Mounted onto the frame will be 5 flatbed scanners that will be constantly scanning its audience. The bright light and movement makes the audience feel as if they are being watched, but of course, the scanners wont actually be able to see anything. I have found a way to take photos using a scanner but it would mean that the light and movement would be obscured by a large box. The results are quite interesting and ghost like. Although this quality could be achieved on photo shop, i like this idea...


http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pNEyIt0yqUU&feature=channel_page

The resulting relationship between this piece and its audience is one of intrigue and the feeling of being uncomfortable. I think its an interesting idea that both are looking at each other. The scanners are almost mimicking the audience who scan art for an interpretation. I will put up photos of maquette and the finished piece soon...